Walnut vs Oak Wood (Cutting Boards, Bowls, Jigs & More)

Walnut and oak are two of my go-to hardwoods in the workshop. I’ve used both for cutting boards, bowls, and even jigs, and while they share many qualities, each shines in different ways. In this guide, I’ll compare walnut vs oak from a woodworker’s perspective—color, hardness, cost, and how they actually perform in real projects.







